Decision support for acute subdural hematoma

After my previous post on epidural hematoma, I now converted the BTF surgical guideline on acute subdural hematoma into a decision supporting system. Following the same steps as described previously, here we go:

Step 1: the original text-version of the guideline’s recommendations

Step 2: create a flowchart

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I have taken the liberty to add “ICP-monitoring” to the conservative treatment option in case of a Glasgow Coma Scale below 9.

Step 3: convert into an app!

Here is one picture, more images are available at the end of this post…

(and yes, the emulator screenshots are still running on iOS4 – however, I tested on my device and iOS5 is working as well !! :-) )

Next chapter: traumatic parenchymal lesions….